Weakly Solvating Effect Spawning Reliable Interfacial Chemistry for Aqueous Zn/Na Hybrid Batteries
ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS(2023)
Abstract
The insufficient exploration of the interfacial chemistry of Zn anodes and electrolytes in an aqueous environment restricts the application potential of aqueous Zn batteries (AZBs). Herein, a durable anion-derived solid electrolyte interface (SEI) with high ion conduction properties is constructed by designing an aqueous electrolyte with a weakly solvating effect to manipulate the solvation structure of metal ions (Zn2+/Na+). The constructed SEI significantly restrains the dendrite formation and occurrence of adverse reactions on the surface of the Zn anode, endowing the Zn metal anode with high reversibility of deposition/stripping and ultra-long lifespan over 5000 h with an exceptional cumulative capacity of over 2.5 Ah cm(-2). Significantly, the formation mechanism of the SEI, which is realized by the weakly solvating effect to promote the coordination between anions and metal ions (Zn2+/Na+), and the composition distribution of anion-derived inorganic-rich SEI, are clarified in detail. Furthermore, benefiting from the synergy of the elaborate SEI and the regulated electrolyte environment, the Zn//Prussian blue analogue (PBA) full battery can operate with a high voltage platform of 2.1 V and deliver 99.3% capacity retention after 5000 cycles.
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Key words
aqueous batteries,high voltage,solid electrolyte interphase,weakly solvating effect,Zn anodes
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